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Chatham House rule

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A rule, applied to some controversial debates and discussion panels, stating that anybody who attends is free to use information from the discussion, but cannot reveal who made any comment.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Chatham House Rule.
    alt-of

Examples

“The Chatham House Rule⟳ is used to help⟳ facilitate free speech and confidentiality at meetings.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Chatham Island Chatham Island pigeon Chatham Islands Chatham Islands penguin Chatham rail Chatham-Kent

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